Evolution of Australian Biota Study Day - Coffs Harbour

This program is held at the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden, Coffs Harbour. Students examine fossils, specimens, live animals and plants to investigate the evolution and adaptations of Australian animals and plants.

Educator-led program

The Study Day comprises three educator-led sessions of one hour each:

An Australian Museum educator facilitates as students work in small groups and perform first-hand investigations using specimens of Australian animals to compare current and extinct forms.

A North Coast Regional Botanic Garden educator leads students in an investigation of plant reproductive strategies, Australian native plants, both past and present; and plant adaptations for a drying continent.

A Taronga Zoomobile educator leads a session allowing students to interact with live animals while learning about adaptations and evolution of native Australian animals.

Please note:

The Australian Museum has two sessions that are specific to theEvolution of Australian Biota topic – Learning from fossils and Evolution, survival and extinction. These can be booked independently throughout the year and are run at the Australian Museum, Sydney.

Education Resource Kit

An Education Kit will be sent by the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden before your booked excursion date.